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Story of a Dog

Story of a Dog

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Documentary

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A dog trains for the battlefield and becomes a crucial part of the United States military. This 1945 short documentary film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short, One-Reel.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

27 October 1945

Country

United States of America

Cast

Knox Manning

Knox Manning

Narrator (voice)

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